Cassiopeia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Cassiopeia
The name Cassiopeia means "cassia juice" or "she whose words excel," derived from the Greek *Kassiopeia*, possibly combining *kassia* (a spice) and *ops* (voice or face).
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Etymology
The name Cassiopeia means "cassia juice" or "she whose words excel," derived from the Greek *Kassiopeia*, possibly combining *kassia* (a spice) and *ops* (voice or face). It originates from Greek mythology as the name of a vain queen in the constellation myth, used primarily in Western cultures and astronomy, with no specific religious association.
Cassiopeia currently ranks #8,977 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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